Interim Residential Home Supervisor (Full-Time) | Adolescent Behavioral Health

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Wedgwood Christian Services is hiring an Interim Residential Home Supervisor for the VanderArk B Program, a specialized residential behavioral health program for girls ages 12–17 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and/or diagnosed autism. The program provides a structured, trauma-informed environment focused on evidence-based treatment, healthy relationships, accountability, and skill development. The supervisor leads the home’s daily operations and coaches and develops the direct care team. Working closely with clinical leadership, the supervisor helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports youth healing, staff development, and family engagement. This is an interim full-time position providing program support. At its conclusion, the employee will transition back to their previous role or may apply for other available positions. The schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with some on-call requirements.

Requirements

One of the following: a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited undergraduate college and at least two years of competent Youth Treatment experience; an associate degree and at least three years of competent Youth Treatment experience; or a high school diploma and at least four years of competent Direct Care experience.
Familiarity with and identification with basic concepts of residential treatment programming and the role of the Developmental Care Specialist.
Valid driver’s license.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the agency’s goal, purpose, and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing leadership and working with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and support Developmental Care Specialists.
Provide regular feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
Coordinate staff onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training.
Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and mentoring new employees and interns.
Partner with clinicians and program leadership to maintain a therapeutic, trauma-informed residential environment.
Support staff in implementing individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions.
Model effective relationship-building and professional treatment techniques.
Help ensure youth receive quality care while maintaining safety, structure, and consistency.
Develop staff schedules and assist with payroll administration.
Ensure compliance with licensing standards, agency policies, quality assurance expectations, and documentation requirements.
Monitor training completion, regulatory requirements, inspections, and reporting.
Oversee the home’s physical environment, supplies, nutrition, and maintenance needs.
Participate in on-call coverage to support staffing and program operations.
Collaborate with clinicians, residential leadership, Human Resources, the Learning Institute, Nursing, Education, Recreation Therapy, and other departments.
Lead and participate in team meetings focused on client care and staff development.
Build positive relationships with families, community partners, and external stakeholders.
Support agency initiatives, utilization efforts, and continuous quality improvement.